
Zucchini & Cheese Quesadillas with Avocado Cream
10min
15min
1
890
Chef's Note
These quesadillas are perfect for meal prep! You can prepare the vegetable filling and avocado cream up to 2 days ahead and store them separately in the refrigerator. Just assemble and cook the quesadillas when you're ready to eat. The lime in the avocado cream helps prevent browning.
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Ingredients
3 medium low-carb tortillas
1 medium zucchini
1 small red bell pepper
1/2 cup black beans
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 medium avocado
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 small lime
1 tsp taco seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Grate 1 medium zucchini and finely dice 1 small red bell pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the grated zucchini and diced bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and excess moisture has evaporated.
- 3
Add 1/2 cup black beans and 1 tsp taco seasoning to the vegetable mixture. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4
In a small bowl, mash 1/2 avocado with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, juice from half a small lime, and a pinch of salt until smooth to create the avocado cream.
- 5
Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- 6
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on half of the tortilla, then add 1/3 of the vegetable and bean mixture on top of the cheese.
- 7
Add another 1/4 cup of cheese over the vegetables and fold the empty half of the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
- 8
Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 9
Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- 10
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve with the avocado cream and garnish with 2 tbsp fresh cilantro and a squeeze of the remaining lime half.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
890
40g
85g
45g
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